Accounts by elders of Niuatoputapu and Tafahi, 1971

File — crate: R043838664, Reel: 5000027016524

Identifier: AMPS 2022/68. Series 1. File 1/5

Scope and Contents

Consists of recordings made in Niuatoputapu, Tonga and Tafahi, Tonga.

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From the Collection: 1.4 metres (Includes 47 open-reel tapes, 3 audio cassettes, 1 sound disc, 1 video, 1 box.)

From the Collection: Tonga (Tonga Islands)

From the Collection: English

5” Philips LP tape with case recorded at 3 3/4 ips

Original catalogue number: 15/005; Tape 5

1. Account of Fakafafa 'a Māui: Told by Pauteni of Tafahi in Niuatoputapu in 1971.
2. Account of Hina mo Sinilau to Tavi Maupiti: Told by Pauteni of Tafahi in Niuatoputapu in 1971.
3. History of Niuatoputapu: Told by Sete Selui of Vaipoa in Falehau, Niuatoputapu in 1971. Includes the accounts of: First settlement of Niuatoputapu - Pākofe, Va'epopu'a, Seketo'a and Origin of the name Mā'atu; The Mā'atu succession: Lātūmailangi, Seketo'a, Tu'inukuea, Maiava; Death of the last Seketo'a; Last appearance of the god Seketo'a, and; Ngongo 'Kilitoto'.
4. Hiva kakala: Performed by Sāmiu Tokolahi and his companions during faikava at Sāmiu's home in Falehau, Niuatoputapu in 1971.
5. Accounts of Niuatoputapu: Told by Sete Selui in Falehau, Niuatoputapu in 1971. Includes the accounts of Si'i-kae-hā; Niutoua; Mā'atu Ma'afu and Nuku; Makamimisi.